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Detroit Lions appear unafraid to use run game despite injuries to backfield

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Lions playoff hopes dead after loss to Bears, team continues to mishandle Matthew Stafford injury situation. What's the future? Filmed Nov. 10, 2019. Dave Birkett and Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press

You’ve got to hand it to the Detroit Lions. They haven’t been shy about handing off the ball, even with mounting injuries in their backfield.

Rookie Ty Johnson, who started the 20-13 loss Sunday to the Chicago Bears, suffered a concussion after playing 12 snaps and rushing for 16 yards on five carries.